Author Archives: jodias

“The Cats of Mirikitani” Screening & Talk

Posted on May 31, 2016 by jodias

EVENT: Film screening of documentary “The Cats of Mirikitani” and discussion afterwards WHERE: Aoyama Gakuin University; Bulding 17, 6th Floor, Honda Memorial Auditorium GUEST SPEAKER: Mr. Masa Yoshikawa (Producer of the film) WHEN: June 28, 2016 — Periods 5 & 6: … Continue reading →

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Film and Talk on Japanese War Brides

Posted on May 31, 2016 by jodias

EVENT: Film screening of documentary “Fall Seven Times, Get Up Eight” and discussion WHERE: Aoyama Gakuin University; Room 910 (first floor of Building 9) GUEST SPEAKER: Ms. Lucy Craft WHEN: June 23, 2016; 3rd period (13:20~14:50) Lucy Craft, a freelance reporter … Continue reading →

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Lecture on Sociolinguistics

Posted on April 12, 2016 by jodias

On Thursday, April 28th–from 6:30 PM at Ibuki Hall in Ichigaya–the Regents Professor of Linguistics, Dennis R. Preston, will speak about the development of linguistic competences (or “interlanguage states”) of learners and the systematic language variability that arises from input, … Continue reading →

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English Presentation Contest

Posted on April 5, 2016 by jodias

EVENT: All Japan Student English Presentation Contest WHEN: December 3, 2016 WHERE: Iino Hall and Conference Center PARTICIPANTS: University and high school students The Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS — or 神田外語大学 in Japanese) will hold its “All Japan Student … Continue reading →

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Performance of the play “Seven”

Posted on March 3, 2016 by jodias

The Black Stripe Threater Company invites you to enjoy their production of the play “Seven,” to be performed from April 14th – 17th at Trance Mission Theatre 「参宮橋トランスミッション」. There will be six performances in total. Tickets can be purchased online … Continue reading →

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Talk by author Danzy Senna

Posted on March 3, 2016 by jodias

On March 3rd—from 6:30 PM at the American Center in Tokyo—the distinguished author, Danzy Senna, will speak about her life and work. This is a free talk. I recently read Danzy Senna’s novel, Caucasia, and found it riveting and insightful. … Continue reading →

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Performance of “The Language Archive”

Posted on February 25, 2016 by jodias

The Tokyo International Players invite you to enjoy their production of the play “The Language Archive,” to be performed from February 25th-28th at Nakano Pocket Square「THE POCKET」. There will be five performances in total over four days. The story is … Continue reading →

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Talk by a Suicide Survivor

Posted on January 19, 2016 by jodias

TELL will host a special lecture by a suicide survivor named Kevin Hines on the 25th of January at the Wesley Building. RSVP to the lifeline director, Vickie Skorji . Kevin Hines suffers with bipolar disorder, and survived a jump … Continue reading →

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Bridging Cultures Through Art & Documentary Film Making

Posted on November 15, 2015 by jodias

In this talk, the guest speaker will explain how, using artistic expression, she bridged the cultural gaps between the country of her birth (Canada) and the country of her ancestry (Japan). A third generation Canadian of Japanese descent (sansei), Linda … Continue reading →

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Linda Ohama’s Talk on “Tohoku no Shingetsu”

Posted on November 9, 2015 by jodias

Speaker: Ms. Linda Ohama Topic: A talk on a new documentary: TOHOKU NO SHINGESU Location: Aoyama Campus, Room 420 (Building 4, Room 20) Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Time: 1:20 PM to 2:50 PM (3rd period) Ms. Linda Ohama is … Continue reading →

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